Wordle #101: SALAD
September 28, 2021 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SALAD in 2 guesses starting with STARE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why STARE Solved SALAD So Quickly
STARE placed S correctly and showed that A was in the word but in a different position, leaving 143 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected SALAD for guess two.
STARE → 143 → SALAD
How Different Starting Words Solved SALAD
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| STARE | 2 |
| STALE | 2 |
| PLATE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
| CLASP | 4 |
The five openers solved SALAD in 2–4 guesses, with STARE and STALE the fastest to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #101 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #101 for September 28, 2021 was SALAD.
- Repeated letters Yes: A appears more than once.
- Vowels A.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with D.
- Definition A dish of mixed vegetables, usually raw and served with dressing
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